“We theoretically know how they play, but there is nothing like experiencing it,” she said. “The noise and the vibe are something special, but it can put you off your game.
“I think there is a lot we can take out of this match, and we know what we need to work on. The second quarter was expensive for us, with a player injured and another sent off, but we should be able to cope with setbacks like that.
In the curtain raiser, the Spar Baby Proteas impressed beating Jamaica Under-21 61-31.
The second Test is on Thursday (2am SA time) and the final Test on Sunday (1am).
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